Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V311000 Reported May 4, 2021

Inverter communication may time out

Arcimoto Inc · Electrical System · 261 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V311000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
261
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 4, 2021
Completion Rate
93.00

Defect Summary

Arcimoto inc (arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 fuv, 2021 rapid responder, 2020 deliverator, 2020-2021 roadster. due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.

Safety Consequence

A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 27, 2021. owners may contact arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. note: vehicles previously repaired under recall 19v834 will need to return for the new remedy.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference recall ID 21V311000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V311000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V311000?

NHTSA recall 21V311000 was issued by Arcimoto Inc on May 4, 2021. It addresses: Inverter communication may time out. The recall affects approximately 261 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V311000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.